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State Comptroller issued a warning, saying that Israel faces “significant shortcomings” in its preparedness for foreign digital interference in the 2026 elections, as Iranian cyberattacks and espionage attempts intensify.
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Israel unprepared for foreignt digital attacks | The Jerusalem Post
The digital front is fast becoming one of the most vulnerable points in democracy. “During an election year, the threat intensifies and may endanger the democratic process itself,” Englman said.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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Iran has summoned its Jewish MP, Homayoun Sameyah Najafabadi, after Jewish Iranians liked and commented on Israeli content. He urges the community to delete any “unusual” activity and unfollow IDF-linked channels to avoid legal action.
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Iran pressures Jewish community on Israel engagement | The Jerusalem Post
After being summoned by Iranian security bodies, the country’s Jewish MP Najafabadi called on Jewish Iranians to delete Israel-linked posts and unfollow IDF and other “hostile” channels.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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Analysis: Hamas is playing 'slow-play' by insisting it won't disarm until the IDF withdraws. The group suggested 'storing' or 'freezing' its arms to push the deal to Phase 2, but the IDF is unlikely to leave without full disarmament.
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The Gaza ceasefire Catch-22: Hamas disarmament vs. IDF withdrawal hurdle - analysis
Hamas says it won't disarm while the IDF is in Gaza and suggests a long-term truce or 'storing' its arms. Meanwhile, the IDF likely won't leave half of Gaza until Hamas disarms.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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China tried to use cyber weapons to preposition the US and the West for "societal havoc and chaos in civilian infrastructure" in the event of a conflict.
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China passes Russia as world's leading cyber threat | The Jerusalem Post
This is a shift over the last decade or so, given that Moscow was once considered the number one cyber threat.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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Naftali Bennett pledges to cancel the gov’t’s “politicized” October 7 probe, revoke the haredi IDF exemption bill, and impose an 8-year term limit if reelected.
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Naftali Bennett vows to scrap IDF bill, Oct. 7 probe if reelected | The Jerusalem Post
Bennett addressed the current attempt by the government to pass a law which critics say will only moderately increase haredi service in the IDF, at the Cyber Week conference at Tel Aviv University.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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The hearing in PM Netanyahu's criminal trial was renewed at the Tel Aviv District Court after being canceled on Monday.
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Benjamin Netanyahu trial's hearing opens in Tel Aviv | The Jerusalem Post
Netanyahu was indicted in 2020 on the charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust in three separate cases: 1000, 2000, and 4000.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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Iran used cyber weapons to try to attack every citizen in Israel multiple times during the 12-day June war, Israel National Cyber Directorate Yossi Karadi said in his first public speech since taking office in March.
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Karadi: Iran tried to cyber-attack every Israeli during war | The Jerusalem Post
Tehran hacked into parking and other road cameras to "track the movements of Israeli VIPs, with the aim of building operations to target and harm them," Karadi said.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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Did the Doha Forum pay off for Qatar? Despite attracting figures like Hillary Clinton, Bill Gates, & Syria's Ahmed al-Shara’a, the forum is under new scrutiny over Qatar's influence and involvement in the Gaza conflict.
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Gaza war controversy shadows Qatar's annual Doha Forum | The Jerusalem Post
This year, the Forum featured several key speakers, including Syria’s new president, Ahmed al-Shara’a, who has already stolen the show at other international forums, such as the UN.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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Fighting between Cambodia and Thailand escalated along their contested border, as the Southeast Asian neighbors both said they would not back down in defending their sovereignty.
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Border war spreads: Thailand and Cambodia trade blame | The Jerusalem Post
"Thailand is determined to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and therefore military measures must be taken as necessary," Defense Ministry spokesperson said.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:23 AM
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Ron DeSantis issued an executive order naming the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist organizations, announcing the decision and publishing the order on X/Twitter on Monday.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis: Muslim Brotherhood, CAIR designated foreign terrorist orgs. in Florida
According to the executive order, the state alleges that both organizations have ties to anti-Israel groups, including Hamas, Hezbollah, and other Palestinian organizations.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:57 AM
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Flash floods are creating “plastic rings” along the Dead Sea’s shrinking shore. A new study warns that by 2030, one terrace may hold over a ton of plastic.
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Study warns of accelerating plastic load in Dead Sea | The Jerusalem Post
Plastic waste carried by flash floods has built up along the Dead Sea’s shrinking shore, creating natural rings that reveal decades of growing pollution.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:31 AM
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US Army Cyber Chief Brandon Pugh: Our best cyber successes are so secret, even adversaries don't know the extent. | Exclusive
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US cyber chief says public unaware of key operations | The Jerusalem Post
"US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and US Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll are leading a once-in-a-generation change of the army, which could mean a lot," Pugh told the Post.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:07 AM
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United States ambassador to the United Nations, Michael Walz, met with the parents of slain Gaza hostage Ran Gvili, to discuss the ongoing efforts to retrieve his remains on Monday.

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US UN amb. meets with family of slain Gaza hostage | The Jerusalem Post
During the meeting, Ambassador Waltz affirmed the US’s obligation to ensure the completion of the return of all hostages taken during Hamas’s brutal October 7 massacre.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:10 AM
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Druze, Bedouin, Arab Christians, and growing numbers of Muslim Arabs are choosing to enlist, challenging claims that minorities have no place in Israel. | Editorial
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Druze, Arab enlistment shows minorities choosing Israel, rejecting apartheid narrative - editorial
In a region where minorities are often persecuted, expelled, or massacred, the fact that so many members of minority communities are choosing Israel and not its enemies is remarkable.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:01 AM
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Freed hostage Alon Ohel took the stage at the Rabin Medical Center gala with his brother, calling the performance “a moment of joy” and “a crucial part of my rehabilitation.”
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Freed hostage Alon Ohel performs at Rabin gala | The Jerusalem Post
“Performing in front of an audience is a moment of joy for me and a crucial part of my rehabilitation. I want to thank everyone involved. Taking the stage tonight is my victory.” Ohel said.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:14 AM
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Sen. Moreno's push to ban dual citizenship comes as antisemitism surges, forcing Jewish Americans to consider Israel as a necessary refuge. America has changed and they may face a stark choice.
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Could Jews be forced to choose America or Israel? | The Jerusalem Post
As unexpected and bizarre as all this sounds, Jewish Americans may very well be facing the choice of America or Israel, because if Moreno has his way, they will no longer be able to have both.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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As Gaza tensions stall diplomacy, IMEC gives Saudi Arabia and Israel a way to align without embassies or ceremonies. A corridor built on shared interests may do what formal negotiations cannot. | Opinion
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IMEC is the real path to Saudi-Israeli alignment | The Jerusalem Post
The IMEC will not solve everything. But as an off-ramp from stalled normalization and an on-ramp to a shared strategic future, it may be the rare piece of timing the region actually gets right.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:15 AM
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The bid to erase Herzog Park revealed how hostile Ireland has become for its Jews, yet the strong backlash showed the Herzog legacy will not be erased. 'We will not allow the haters to win.' | Opinion
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Ireland must not erase Chaim Herzog's name | The Jerusalem Post
The Herzog name is precious to Ireland’s Jews, and we will not allow the haters to win.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:10 AM
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Opinion: United Hatzalah’s ambuscooter, capable of navigating narrow alleyways and bottlenecks, is the key to fulfilling Hatzalah’s promise to arrive at the site of medical emergencies within 90 seconds.

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United Hatzalah's ambuscooter can respond within 90 seconds | The Jerusalem Post
An ambuscooter can ride through the narrow streets, right into the lobby of a high-rise apartment or office building long before an ambulance team arrives.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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Israeli Police raided UNRWA’s Jerusalem headquarters, raising an Israeli flag over the compound. Officials said the action was tied to years of unpaid taxes and efforts to identify who has been operating the site despite a ban on UNRWA.
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Israel raids UNRWA HQ in Jerusalem | The Jerusalem Post
The raid was carried out because of several years of unpaid property taxes and to collect intelligence on who was operating the compound.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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Opinion: America is being tested as to whether it can keep its republic, just as Israel is being tested as to whether it can retain its democracy. Let us all hope that both of us can pass the test.

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The dangerous language eroding US, Israeli politics | The Jerusalem Post
America is being tested as to whether it can keep its republic, just as we are being tested as to whether we can retain our democracy. Let us all hope that both of us can pass the test.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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A Washington foreign press gala honored 10 Al Jazeera “reporters” later revealed to be Hamas and PIJ operatives, displaying their photos at a memorial table and holding a moment of silence.
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Terrorists honored as Al Jazeera reporters | The Jerusalem Post
“These fearless and tenacious Palestinian journalists in Gaza who don’t have the luxury to leave when reporting becomes too dangerous,” said Fox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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IDF targets Hezbollah training grounds and other military sites in southern Lebanon overnight, including a 'Radwan Force' unit complex used for weapons and shooting drills.
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Israel targets Hezbollah training sites | The Jerusalem Post
“The IDF recently attacked, under the leadership of the Northern Command and through the Air Force, infrastructures of the Hezbollah terrorist organization in several areas in southern Lebanon.”
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December 8, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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China’s expanding control of Israeli infrastructure and medical systems, gained through lax oversight and dependence on Chinese technology, has created a strategic vulnerability with serious security risks. | Opinion
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China’s growing influence on Israel’s critical assets | The Jerusalem Post
China directly and indirectly operates strategic infrastructures, and the takeover of Israeli strategic assets occurred without appropriate oversight, to the point of systemic failure.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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The UN special rapporteur’s denial of Hamas’s documented sexual atrocities turns evidence into fabrication and enables terror. The world must confront these crimes or accept a future where sexual violence is ignored. | Opinion
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Reem Alsalem denies sexual atrocities of October 7. | The Jerusalem Post
When a UN mandate-holder denies crimes so thoroughly documented, it is not a failure. It is complicity with terror.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:08 PM